Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK)
Strategic Management // Musicus Fest
Directed and initiated by renowned cellist Trey Lee, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) is composed of some of the best of Hong Kong’s next-generation solo artists, who have been coming together regularly from all over the world. MSHK is set to become a leading chamber ensemble representing the city on the international scene. In November 2024, MSHK premiered their newly commissioned double concerto for ondes Martenot and cello - Umbra - by Korean composer Seung-Won Oh at the iconic Salle Gaveau in Paris.
Launched officially during the 10th anniversary edition of Musicus Fest in Hong Kong in November 2022, the establishment of MSHK aims to deepen and extend Musicus Society’s commitment to developing the long-term artistic growth of Hong Kong’s musical talent. Through performances and collaborations with preeminent international artists in Hong Kong and abroad, MSHK is unique in the region and a chamber ensemble to follow in the coming years.
︎︎︎MSHK website
Musicus Society was founded in 2010 from the vision of cellist Trey Lee to become an international music organisation with quality performances and world-class artists from Hong Kong. The Society’s mission is to promote cross-cultural collaboration of music internationally between top local and overseas artists by creating performance opportunities in a range of venues to expand the scene at home while nurturing the next generation of talent.
2024 MSHK highlight:
World Premiere of Umbra - double concerto for cello, ondes Martenot and string orchestra ** Composer: Seung-Won Oh (Sth Korea / NL) Soloists: Trey Lee (vc), Nadia Ratsimandresy (ondes M)
WP in PARIS
Sat 16.11.24, Salle Gaveau
Asian Premiere:
Sat 23.11.24 at Musicus Fest, Hong Kong
Each year, Musicus Society presents three major
programmes in Hong Kong:
Musicus Fest, Musicus Heritage and Musicus Inspires! with extensive education activities and a series of commissioned new works.
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** Umbra by Seung-Won Oh was commissioned by Musicus Society in 2024, funded by the
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︎ Documentary of Budapest project in May 2024 with guest artists Barnabas Keleman and Katalin Kokas and Hungarian folk music specialists
Musicus Fest, Musicus Heritage and Musicus Inspires! with extensive education activities and a series of commissioned new works.
** Umbra by Seung-Won Oh was commissioned by Musicus Society in 2024, funded by the
︎ Documentary of Budapest project in May 2024 with guest artists Barnabas Keleman and Katalin Kokas and Hungarian folk music specialists
Trey Lee // Cellist and Artistic Director
Hailed “a marvelous protagonist...superb cellist” by the late Lorin Maazel, a “Miracle”by Gramophone and an “excellent cellist… with enveloping richness and lyrical sensitivity” by the New York Times, Trey has worked with esteemed conductors, composers and orchestras worldwide, such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Leonard Slatkin, Mikko Franck, Vassily Sinaisky, and Yuri Bashmet; the Chamber Orchestras of Stuttgart, Munich, London and Romanian Radio; Moscow and Trondheim Soloists ensembles; Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra Radio France, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Netherlands Philharmonic, and Tapiola Sinfonietta among others.
Trey appears often at major venues and festivals around the world, including the Carnegie Hall, Teatro dal Verme Milan, Beijing National Centre for Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, and the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. On stage, Trey partners with many of today's most sought-after stars such as Julia Fischer, Vilde Frang, Pekka Kuusisto, Alexander Sitkovetsky, and most recently joined Canada’s leading piano quartet, Ensemble Made in Canada.
Hailed “a marvelous protagonist...superb cellist” by the late Lorin Maazel, a “Miracle”by Gramophone and an “excellent cellist… with enveloping richness and lyrical sensitivity” by the New York Times, Trey has worked with esteemed conductors, composers and orchestras worldwide, such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Leonard Slatkin, Mikko Franck, Vassily Sinaisky, and Yuri Bashmet; the Chamber Orchestras of Stuttgart, Munich, London and Romanian Radio; Moscow and Trondheim Soloists ensembles; Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra Radio France, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Netherlands Philharmonic, and Tapiola Sinfonietta among others.
Trey appears often at major venues and festivals around the world, including the Carnegie Hall, Teatro dal Verme Milan, Beijing National Centre for Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, and the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. On stage, Trey partners with many of today's most sought-after stars such as Julia Fischer, Vilde Frang, Pekka Kuusisto, Alexander Sitkovetsky, and most recently joined Canada’s leading piano quartet, Ensemble Made in Canada.
A laureate of major international competitions, Following several notable albums with EMI, his 2024 album, “Seasons Interrupted” has been creating waves among audience and critics around the world.
He plays on the 1703 "Comte de Gabriac" cello by Venetian master maker Matteo Goffriller. Since 2012, Trey has been an Ambassador of UNICEF Hong Kong.